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Jussi Jokinen scored for just the seventh time this season in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay.

It was also his first goal in the last 13 games. Jokinen still managed to stay fairly productive over that stretch, earning eight assist during his 12-game goalless drought. His marker kicked off a run of three goals in just 1:58 by the Panthers, but the Lightning rallied in the third. Mar 25 - 9:53 AM

The Florida Panthers came back from a 2-0 deficit to win 5-3 due to the work of forwards such as Jussi Jokinen and Brad Boyes.

Jokinen generated three assists apiece in the comeback effort. Brandon Pirri had a strong night of his own, scoring two important goals on Saturday. Jaromir Jagr was unable to score a point in his Panthers debut, only get a -1 for his effort. Feb 28 - 5:44 PM

Jussi Jokinen scored a goal for the Panthers in a 3-2 shootout loss to Chicago Tuesday night.

Jokinen has only found the back of the net six times this year, but that's partially due to poor luck and partly the result of him taking on playmaking role with the young Panthers. Vincent Trocheck also scored for the Panthers in the shootout loss. Feb 25 - 12:27 AM

Jussi Jokinen scored a power play goal and added an assist for the Panthers in a 3-2 win over Toronto Tuesday night.

The veteran winger has not scored at the same pace he did with Pittsburgh last season, but that was never really expected once he signed with Florida over the summer. Nick Bjugstad and Jimmy Hayes also scored for the Panthers in the win. Feb 17 - 10:46 PM

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The Florida Panthers came back from a 2-0 deficit to win 5-3 due to the work of forwards such as Jussi Jokinen and Brad Boyes.

Jokinen generated three assists apiece in the comeback effort. Brandon Pirri had a strong night of his own, scoring two important goals on Saturday. Jaromir Jagr was unable to score a point in his Panthers debut, only get a -1 for his effort.

Jussi Jokinen scored a goal for the Panthers in a 3-2 shootout loss to Chicago Tuesday night.

Jokinen has only found the back of the net six times this year, but that's partially due to poor luck and partly the result of him taking on playmaking role with the young Panthers. Vincent Trocheck also scored for the Panthers in the shootout loss.

Jussi Jokinen scored a power play goal and added an assist for the Panthers in a 3-2 win over Toronto Tuesday night.

The veteran winger has not scored at the same pace he did with Pittsburgh last season, but that was never really expected once he signed with Florida over the summer. Nick Bjugstad and Jimmy Hayes also scored for the Panthers in the win.

Both of his helpers came in Florida's third-period outburst when they scored four times to earn a comeback victory against the Leafs. Jokinen had the lone helper on a goal by Dmitry Kulikov and he earned the secondary assist on Brad Boyes' power-play tally to give the Panthers the lead. He has produced 19 points in 32 games this season.

Jussi Jokinen is set to return to the Panthers lineup Monday night versus the Blue Jackets.

After missing their last game due to the flu, Jokinen is probable to return Monday night. He's off to a slow start in 2014 with just 12 points in 20 games for the Cats. His 18 penalty minutes this year is a surprising welcome to fantasy owners, however.

He was back on the ice Sunday at practice after he missed Friday's game as a result of the illness. Jokinen, who is tied with Nick Bjugstad for the most points (12) on the team, is expected to play on Monday versus Columbus.

Jussi Jokinen may be one of the few Florida skaters who is earning his salary.

With his two assists against the Islanders Friday night he is tied with Aaron Ekblad at the top of the Panthers' scoring table with nine points in 14 games. Jokinen has always been a productive but underrated player. He would make a nice under-the-radar pick up.

Jussi Jokinen was the only goal scorer for Florida in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to Boston.

The veteran was held pointless over his first five games of the season, but he has now caught fire and has generated at least a point in five straight contests. Brad Boyes and Aaron Ekblad drew assists on the first period marker.

After not recodring a point in the Panthers' first five games of the season, Jussi Jokinen is now playing up to his potential.

Jokinen has registered five assists in the Cats' last four games and is playing the excellent hockey GM Dale Tallon expected when he signed the 31-year-old to a four-year deal. Jokinen is playing on the Panthers' first line and first power-play unit and is certainly rosterable.

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Nick Bjugstad will miss the remainder of the 2014-15 season after undergoing successful surgery on his lower back, GM Dale Tallon announced Friday evening.

This is certainly terrible news for the Panthers and Bjugstad, but he is expected to make a full recovery. Through 72 games this season, Bjugstad's second in the league, he contributed 24 goals, 43 points, 148 hits and won 49% of his nearly 1,000 faceoffs. If you're looking for a short-term replacement, consider forward Brandon Pirri. He has 20 goals in 41 games this season.

Aleksander Barkov scored twice but the Panthers came up short in their 3-2 overtime loss sot the Canadiens on Saturday night.

Barkov, 19, is going to eventually become a premier power forward in the NHL, but for now he’ll just tease us with that potential. He has seven of his 31 points over his past six games. Overall, he has 14 goals. Jonathan Huberdeau picked up two assists.

The injury to Nick Bjugstad has given Vincent Trocheck a very big opportunity.

He will now center Florida's second line alongside the white hot Brandon Pirri, with whom he has chemsitry from their time together in the AHL, and Jimmy Hayes. Trocheck has the primary assists on Pirri's last three goals. He may be worth a look.

Rule 5.3 states that any available goalie is eligible if both goalies on the active roster can't go. The NHL approved Panthers GM Dale Tallon's request to dress 41-year-old goalie coach Robb Tallas, but he didn't see any action. Florida lost Roberto Luongo and Al Montoya to injuries during the game, but they both toughed out their ailments. Montoya could barely move because of a lower-body injury, so Luongo returned to the game.

Jussi Jokinen scored for just the seventh time this season in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay.

It was also his first goal in the last 13 games. Jokinen still managed to stay fairly productive over that stretch, earning eight assist during his 12-game goalless drought. His marker kicked off a run of three goals in just 1:58 by the Panthers, but the Lightning rallied in the third.

Brandon Pirri scored twice on Thursday night to help the Panthers beat the Maple Leafs 4-1 and continue piling up the goals.

The feisty 23-year-old has been on a tear lately with seven goals in his last seven games. In his past 24 games, Pirri has notched 17 goals after scoring just three in his first 17 games. Overall, the youngster has 20 goals and two assists in 41 contests this year, which makes for an abnormal stat line due to his low assist count.

He has produced 18 goals and 11 assists in 53 games this season with the Panthers' AHL affiliate in San Antonio. Wilson is projected to get into the lineup on Tuesday to try to help inject some offense. He didn't have a point in three outings with the big club last year.

Jaromir Jagr has provided the Panthers with some leadership as the club attempts to qualify for the playoffs.

He has skated alongside Jonathan Huberdeau and Aleksander Barkov since he was acquired from New Jersey. "I've really enjoyed the games I've played here," Jagr said. "I think I can help the young kids and by the way they play, they can help me. They've surprised me in how talented they are. Even though they're very young, they make plays like they've been in the league 10 years. I had no idea." The veteran winger has collected four goals and 12 points in 14 games with the Panthers.

Brad Boyes and Shawn Thornton were scratched from Sunday's tilt with the Ottawa Senators.

Unfortunately neither player has had a particularly good fantasy season. Boyes has notched just 12 goals and 35 points through 72 games this season. While Thornton has accumulated just 50 PIMs and 87 hits through 42 games.

Jimmy Hayes tickled the twine for the Panthers in their 2-1 shootout win against the Bruins on Saturday night.

Even if the Panthers fall short in their playoff quest, fans should be optimistic the playoffs could be a reality next season because of young talent like Hayes, who is 25 years old. He has 18 goals and 31 points this season, showing great progress in his second full season with the Panthers. It was especially nice to see him respond after being a healthy scratch on Thursday. Dave Bolland and Jussi Jokinen got the assists. Florida is four points behind the Bruins for the final wild-card spot in the East.

The flu bug went through the Panthers' locker room over the weekend, but the team appears to be over it now. Kopecky should be available to play on Thursday night after he missed Saturday's game due to the flu.

Brian Campbell posted two assists in Florida's 3-2 win against Toronto on Tuesday.

His 15th helper of the year came on a power-play goal by Jussi Jokinen during the first period and his 16th set up Jimmy Hayes for what would turn out to be the game winner at the 13:48 mark of the second period.

Dmitry Kulikov had a feeling the Dallas Stars would seek retribution after he injured Tyler Seguin with a low hit back on Feb. 13.

"Everything that I expected happened," Kulikov said. "They stick up for their teammates. I wasn't going to back down. When they asked me to fight, we fought." He dropped the gloves with Curtis McKenzie in the first period. Afterward, Kulikov said he could just focus on playing, which led to him recording one goal and one assist in a 4-3 shootout loss.

Erik Gudbranson will return to the Panthers' lineup on Saturday night against the Montreal Canadiens.

Gudbranson missed Saturday's tilt with the Maple Leafs as a healthy scratch. He'll add some much appreciated strength to the Panthers' blue line as he's thrown 186 hits, along with picking up 65 blocked shots, 54 PIMs, and 12 points through 69 games this season.

This was a huge two points in the standings for the Panthers. Florida now trails Ottawa by just one point but they still trail Boston by four points for the final Wild Card spot in the East. Time is running out for the Panthers but they still have an outside shot of making the post-season. Ellis has a 4-2-1 record with a 2.11 goals-against-average and a .922 save percentage.